Amy Adams, Carey Mulligan and Samantha Morton Eyeing Spike Jonze Film

Back in October, we reported that Carey Mulligan (Shame) was circling a new, untitled Spike Jonze project starring Joaquin Phoenix (Gladiator)and written by Charlie Kaufman(Adaptation). Now, however, it looks as if two other actresses are eyeing the role. Samantha Morton (The Messenger) and Amy Adams (The Fighter) are both reportedly in discussions to star opposite Phoenix in a film financed by Annapurna Pictures’ Megan Ellison. Details are few and far between but past synopses suggested the satirical film was about a gathering of world leaders meeting to discuss global events from the changing price of oil to the timing of wars. Hit the jump for info on the upcoming film schedule for each actress.

Morton, who starred in Kaufman’s Synecdoche, New York will be seen in the upcoming Disney production of John Carter. Also featuring Morton, the Robert Pattinson-starrer Cosmopolisand the Steven Bernstein-directed Decoding Annie Parker which are currently in post.